👉 Trichloride is a chemical compound that consists of two chlorine atoms bonded together. It is named after Lord Rayleigh, who discovered it in 1905. Trichloride is often used as a flame retardant and is also used to clean windows, among other applications. The name "trichloride" comes from the presence of three trichloro groups (CH3Cl) on its surface. These groups are responsible for the chemical reactivity, which makes
